Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry, the renowned author and illustrator of many beloved children's books, was best known for his series about Busytown, where animals who act very much like people engage in all sorts of work activities. Many of Busytown's favorite characters appear in "My School Backpack" to teach basic concepts to preschoolers.

Richard Scarry, the renowned author and illustrator of many beloved children's books, was best known for his series about Busytown, where animals who act very much like people engage in all sorts of work activities. Many of Busytown's favorite characters appear in "My School Backpack" to teach basic concepts to preschoolers. See less

Richard Scarry book reviews

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy World

Busy, Busy is out of this world

I've bought this book for 2 generations of delighted children. It is an appealing way to introduce the idea of different cultures to toddlers.
Highly recommended -as are all of Richard Scarry's books Read More

What Do People Do All Day?

Still great fun

The original edition and the one that covers all a four-year-old would ever ask about. How do trees get from the forest to furniture? How does hydro power make electricity and how does it get to us? ... Read More

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